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Fragmentary pair statuette

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, mastaba G 2350 (= G 5290), debris E of S end

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Other: 9.5 x 7.3 x 7.4 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3164c
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionHead and wig of male statuette. Facial features missing. Giza Archives describe as part of pair, female missing head, portion of seat back(?). Part of same statue with 13.3164a and 13,3164b.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza mastaba G 2350 (= G 5290), debris E of S end. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.